Buddy and Hazel are ages 72 and 71 and file a joint return.If they have itemized deductions of $14,600 for 2016,they should not claim the standard deduction.

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For 2016, the standard deduction for a married couple filing jointly was $12,600, but since Buddy and Hazel are both over 65, they are eligible for an additional standard deduction amount, making their total standard deduction higher than their itemized deductions.

Buddy and Hazel Are Ages 72 and 71 and File